The Other Tom Posted February 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2017 My wife and I are sailing on the Coral on a Panama Canal cruise. Normally we sail Norwegian (no formal nights) so we are wondering what would be accepted in the MDR on formal nights. For me, would a long sleeve shirt with tie (no jacket) be ok ? What about for my wife ? We have any time dining if it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2017 My wife and I are sailing on the Coral on a Panama Canal cruise. Normally we sail Norwegian (no formal nights) so we are wondering what would be accepted in the MDR on formal nights. For me, would a long sleeve shirt with tie (no jacket) be ok ? What about for my wife ?We have any time dining if it matters. You will be fine. :) Does not matter, both DR's are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandune1 Posted February 9, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Shirt/tie fine if you do not want to pack or wear your sportcoat. Your wife will be fine in a nice dress, pants/sweater/blouse/jacket/wrap/jewelry. Some wear their bling, but you will see most everything. Jeans are just frowned upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzeKrazy! Posted February 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Shirt/tie fine if you do not want to pack or wear your sportcoat. Your wife will be fine in a nice dress, pants/sweater/blouse/jacket/wrap/jewelry. Some wear their bling, but you will see most everything. Jeans are just frowned upon. Agree. Some will dress to the nines and some more the "casual" part of "smart casual." It also partly depends on the climate of the itinerary, i.e. more sport coats in Alaska and fewer in the Caribbean. Personally I like to wear a sport coat at dinner - colored shirt and sans tie on smart casual nights and white shirt plus tie in formal nights. Multi-purpose packing and dressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandune1 Posted February 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Sounds like you have it down! Very warm at canal...remember your bug spray.."but not at dinner...:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2017 {Snipped}For me, would a long sleeve shirt with tie (no jacket) be ok ? What about for my wife ? I'm sure she could wear a long sleeved shirt with tie too. :) Provided you are both wearing some form of trousers!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzeKrazy! Posted February 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm sure she could wear a long sleeved shirt with tie too. :) Provided you are both wearing some form of trousers!!! :D I second the trousers part... [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I second the trousers part... [emoji4] Sorry I was being sexist!!! :o I should have also said that you both could wear skirts or culottes if you wished!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted February 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2017 My wife and I are sailing on the Coral on a Panama Canal cruise. Normally we sail Norwegian (no formal nights) so we are wondering what would be accepted in the MDR on formal nights. For me, would a long sleeve shirt with tie (no jacket) be ok ? What about for my wife ?We have any time dining if it matters. Hopefully this attachment is legible. It is the sign that was posted in front of both MDRs on our Panama cruise on the Coral last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzeKrazy! Posted February 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Sorry I was being sexist!!! :o I should have also said that you both could wear skirts or culottes if you wished!! :D Even poodle skirts and go as Laverne and Shirley... [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hopefully this attachment is legible. It is the sign that was posted in front of both MDRs on our Panama cruise on the Coral last year. In that case a suit is necessary on formal nights; oh darn!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Tom Posted February 9, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hopefully this attachment is legible. It is the sign that was posted in front of both MDRs on our Panama cruise on the Coral last year. Thanks for the pic. I was wondering what was actually "enforced". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromep Posted February 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Enforcement varies. It has a lot to do with the temperament of the matre'd. If you follow the rules, you will encounter no issues, but shirt, tie and slacks should, I repeat should, not be a problem. I've dressed as such on formal nights and not been given any hassle. The only missing item was a jacket, and I take that off to eat anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzeKrazy! Posted February 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Enforcement varies. It has a lot to do with the temperament of the matre'd. If you follow the rules, you will encounter no issues, but shirt, tie and slacks should, I repeat should, not be a problem. I've dressed as such on formal nights and not been given any hassle. The only missing item was a jacket, and I take that off to eat anyway. I agree. And I also often times take my jacket off upon sitting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for the pic. I was wondering what was actually "enforced". No worries. You won't be turned away with your long sleeve shirt with tie and no jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted February 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 9, 2017 The tie is a nice touch for a male but that is not needed. I have been going to formal night in the MDR for several years with just a long sleeved shirt (cool in there) and dockers. I used to bring a sport coat but stopped when the airlines started charging for baggage. I have never worn a tie on the ship for any reason. I have never been alone in that manner of dressing and recently have switched to my guayabera shirt instead of the long sleeved shirt again without any problems. It is much more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Tom Posted February 9, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks all ! I feel much better now. I'm not taking the jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for the pic. I was wondering what was actually "enforced". Even the Princess web site says, "at the very least, a shirt, tie and slacks" although it's been many years where a tie was obligatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted February 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for the pic. I was wondering what was actually "enforced". Nothing was enforced. All afterthe first response means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbojamp Posted February 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Can anyone say how many formal nights are on a 10 day Panama Canal cruise? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2017 My wife and I are sailing on the Coral on a Panama Canal cruise. Normally we sail Norwegian (no formal nights) so we are wondering what would be accepted in the MDR on formal nights. For me, would a long sleeve shirt with tie (no jacket) be ok ? What about for my wife ?We have any time dining if it matters. You will be more then fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&Gcruisers Posted February 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Can anyone say how many formal nights are on a 10 day Panama Canal cruise? Sent from my iPad using Forums Two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaminofcruisin Posted February 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2017 "...a trouser suit for the ladies" Seriously? What decade was the sign created in? Most ladies who wear pants just wear pants with a fancy top...... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nooptere Posted February 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2017 "...a trouser suit for the ladies"Seriously? What decade was the sign created in? Most ladies who wear pants just wear pants with a fancy top...... :eek: That's Funny:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Can anyone say how many formal nights are on a 10 day Panama Canal cruise? Sent from my iPad using Forums Two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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